MODELS WITHOUT EyeSight

Disconnect the ground cable from battery. < Ref. to BATTERY , NOTE, Note. >
NOTE: For the 12 volt engine restart battery of HEV model, disconnect the ground terminal from 12V engine restart battery sensor.
Remove the air intake boot. (Gasoline engine model) < Ref. to REMOVAL , Air Intake Boot. >
Remove the air intake duct. (HEV model) < Ref. to REMOVAL , Intake Duct. >
CAUTION: Move aside the intake boot to perform the operation without disconnecting the PCV hose.
Remove the bolts which secure the 12V battery relay, and move the 12V battery relay. (HEV model)

Fig 1: Locating 12V Battery Relay Bolts
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Remove the VDC control module & hydraulic control unit (VDCCM&H/U).
1. Remove any dirt from around the VDCCM&H/U.
2. Pull up the lock lever (b) while pressing the lock button (a) and disconnect the VDCCM&H/U connector.
  CAUTION: Do not pull on the harness when disconnecting the connector.
  
  Fig 2: Pulling Up Lock Lever
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3. Using a flare nut wrench, disconnect each brake pipe from VDCCM&H/U.
  CAUTION:
  - Wrap the brake pipe with a vinyl bag so as not to spill the brake fluid on the painted surface of the vehicle body.
  - If brake fluid is spilled on the painted surface of the vehicle body, wash it off immediately with water and wipe clean.
  Fig 3: Locating Brake Pipe From VDCCM&H/U
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4. Remove the nuts and remove the VDCCM&H/U from the bracket - hydraulic unit.
  CAUTION:
  - Do not drop or bump the VDCCM&H/U.
  - Do not turn the VDCCM&H/U upside down or place it sideways for storage.
  - Be careful not to let foreign matter enter the VDCCM&H/U.
  - Be careful that no water and fluid enter the connectors.
  Fig 4: Locating Nuts And VDCCM&H/U From Bracket - Hydraulic Unit
  Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.